Barcelona: Sagrada Familia and Park Güell with Hotel Pickup

Barcelona: Sagrada Familia and Park Güell with Hotel Pickup

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Take a comprehensive tour of Barcelona and skip-the-line to Gaudi's masterpieces of La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Discover Barcelona in a comfortable private vehicle in a group of 16 people.

Highlights

Sample the best of Barcelona on this sightseeing tour
Enjoy skip-the-lines tickes for Sagrada Familia and Park Güell
See breathtaking panoramic views of the city from the top of Montjüic Mountain
Wander along the ancient Roman walls and narrow streets in the Gothic Quarter
Tour in a small group of 8 guests with hotel pickup and drop-off included

Description

Enjoy pickup from your hotel, and a comfortable ride, where your expert guide will share fascinating stories about the city’s one-of-a-kind architecture, culture, and history. The tour will begin next to the Mediterranean Sea, home to the golden sand beach of Bogatell, before following the coastline towards Port Vell (the Old Port). There your guide will show you the Gothic Drassanes and the iconic Columbus Monument located at Barcelona's most famous street, La Rambla. From there, the guide will take you up Montjuïc Mountain to Mirador de l'Alcalde, a beautiful terrace with wonderful views of Barcelona’s iconic skyline. The Mountain of Montjuïc was once the main venue of the 1992 Olympics. Nowadays, you can still admire the Olympic Stadium. You can also find plenty of examples of urbanism and architecture designed for the International Exhibition of 1929. These include Plaça Espanya, The Magic Fountain, the Mies Van der Rohe Pavilion, and The National Palace. The tour will continue down the mountain to the Old Town. There you will leave the vehicle for a while as the narrow streets of the charming Gothic Quarter must be explored on foot. Your guide will take you to the hidden corners of this neighborhood while unveiling the Roman and Medieval history of its streets. After discovering the Old Town your guide will take you to the neighborhood that was made to expand the city beyond its walls, l’Eixample. This district was designed in the 19th-century by the urban planner Ildefons Cerdà. Its grid pattern and wide avenues offer a stark contrast to the more chaotic Old Town. The visit of l'Eixample will start at Plaça Catalunya, Barcelona’s central plaza. The square connects to the boulevard Passeig de Grácia, which features some of the best examples of Modernist architecture. Take a moment to admire the striking façades of private Modernist buildings including Gaudí's famous La Pedrera and Gaudí’s Casa Batlló and the Casa Lleó Morera and Casa Ametller. Your guide will take you to the crown jewel of Barcelona, Gaudí's masterpiece of La Sagrada Familia. After an extensive explanation of the hidden religious symbolism in the façades of La Sagrada Familia, enter the building. You are sure to be captivated by Gaudi’s incredible architectural style, the peculiar shape of the columns, ceilings, and walls, and the organic architecture of the basilica. Finally, your guide will take you all the way to Park Güell. This magical park is located on the top of a hill that provides spectacular views of Barcelona. In the park’s famous gardens, Gaudí combined his unique architectural style with elements of nature. The result is a place of pure fantasy guaranteed to amaze you.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in a private air-conditioned minivan between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM Small-group tour with up to 16 guests Sightseeing tour with private vehicle Walking tour of the Old Town Professional guide Entrance fee to Sagrada Familia and Park Güell (private option only)

Important Information

The entrance fee to Sagrada Familia and Park Güell is not included (unless you choose the private option) and is to be paid for on the day of your tour
Please provide the name and address of your accommodation when booking to arrange pickup
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please provide the age of children when booking so that the local partner can provide the appropriate child seat